How much weight can these gantry cranes lift?
Rated capacity runs from 2,000 to 8,000 lb depending on the model. The rating appears in the model number and description: FHSN-2 models are listed as 2K, FHSN-4 as 4K, FHSN-6 as 6K and FHSN-8 as 8K. There are 14 models in the line. Choose a rating that covers your heaviest load plus the hoist, trolley and rigging you hang from the beam.
What sizes are available, and can the height be changed?
Each capacity is offered in three sizes, listed in the descriptions as 118 in, 177 in and 236 in. These are fixed height cranes, so the height is set by the model and is not adjustable once assembled. Measure your door openings, ceiling clearance and the aisle you need to roll through before selecting a size, since the frame cannot be shortened later.
Do they need electrical or hydraulic power?
No power supply is needed for the gantry itself. The frame is moved by hand on casters and stays in place once the casters are locked, so no cords, compressors or hydraulic lines are involved. Any hoist or trolley you mount will have its own power requirement and is not listed in these model descriptions, so specify that equipment separately.
What does the TL CAS in the model number mean?
TL CAS stands for the total locking casters fitted to every FHSN model on this page. Total locking casters secure both the wheel and the swivel action, which keeps the crane from rolling or turning under load. That makes these units suited to work where the crane is repositioned between lifts rather than left in one spot permanently.
Why does pricing start at $220 when the cranes cost more?
The $220.14 entry is FHS-STLO, a set of four stationary legs installed at the factory, not a complete crane. The field installed version, FHS-STLO-RF, is $294.25. Complete knockdown cranes range from $2,481.82 for the FHSN-2-10-TLC up to $5,947.98 for the FHSN-8-20-TLC. Check the model number on your line item so you order the crane and not the leg option alone.
Do they arrive assembled, and what warranty applies?
They ship knocked down, which is what the KD in each description means, so the crane is put together on site rather than delivered as one welded piece. That keeps the shipment more manageable but does require assembly time and space before first use. These are made in the USA by Vestil Manufacturing and carry a 1-Year Limited warranty.
